Racescort666 Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 1 hour ago, tater said: No, that would suck hard. I think the computer became self-aware, and doesn't want to be thrown in the ocean. It keeps reverting to VAB though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starman4308 Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 6 minutes ago, Racescort666 said: It keeps reverting to VAB though... Don't they actually build out of the SPH? I thought SpaceX didn't do vertical assembly and integration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerbiloid Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 1 hour ago, tater said: I think the computer became self-aware, and doesn't want to be thrown in the ocean. Otherwise why shall they call him Millenium Falcon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatastrophicFailure Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 (edited) Blarglarggarglefarglegarglebargle!!! Edited July 4, 2017 by CatastrophicFailure hah, beat tater to it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatastrophicFailure Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 Also, BulgariaSat booster returns. Dig the big pink bandaid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monophonic Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 5 hours ago, kerbiloid said: Otherwise why shall they call him Millenium Falcon? "Eww yuck, I am Just Another Victim Of The Ambient Morality to you!" (Culture ships choose their own names you see.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tater Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 No launch today. It's now NET July 5/6. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tater Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 SpaceX asked the range for a launch tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qzgy Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 (edited) Actually ignore this. Edited July 4, 2017 by qzgy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jim Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 (edited) 7 hours ago, tater said: No launch today. It's now NET July 5/6. I just read the same thing... they want to evaluate things... I'm beginning to think you're right about the computer becoming self-aware... Edited July 4, 2017 by Just Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CastleKSide Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 I for one welcome our new rocket overlords. Seriously, tho, if they were actually self-aware and imbued with the unrelenting drive to Mars... A rocket program for the rockets, by the rockets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jim Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 Oh well, better safe than sorry... Besides, there's a big line of storms heading this way... no way I'd be able to see it tonight from here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tater Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotius Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 I've read on YT stream that the computer issue was found and (hopefully) fixed,so... Third time's the charm Good luck SpaceX! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1101 Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 59 minutes ago, Scotius said: I've read on YT stream that the computer issue was found and (hopefully) fixed,so... Third time's the charm Good luck SpaceX! Probably added a line of: import lack_of_self_preservation into the rockets programming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IncongruousGoat Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 Just now, 1101 said: Probably added a line of: import lack_of_self_preservation into the rockets programming. Technically speaking, that would be #include <lack_of_self_preservation.h> F9 is programmed in C++, after all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brotoro Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 And do they understand why they thought the problem had been fixed after lauch attempt 1, but were wrong? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jim Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 Weather here so far is looking promising for tonight!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StupidAndy Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 I looked at Wikipedia and apparently the next launch is on the 10...of AUGUST! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatastrophicFailure Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 6 minutes ago, StupidAndy said: I looked at Wikipedia and apparently the next launch is on the 10...of AUGUST! Yup. As I understand it, the whole eastern range is gonna be down for maintenance during that time. Its not quite the 60 days SpaceX will need, but I'm wondering if they'll use the downtime to get a head start on those FH modifications to the pad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StupidAndy Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 9 minutes ago, CatastrophicFailure said: Yup. As I understand it, the whole eastern range is gonna be down for maintenance during that time. Its not quite the 60 days SpaceX will need, but I'm wondering if they'll use the downtime to get a head start on those FH modifications to the pad. can't...breathe...no...spacex......launches...for...30...days...help...meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheEpicSquared Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 17 minutes ago, CatastrophicFailure said: Its not quite the 60 days SpaceX will need, but I'm wondering if they'll use the downtime to get a head start on those FH modifications to the pad. I'd be tremendously surprised if they don't use the month for FH modifications. Considering that it's years behind schedule, and we finally have hardware on the test stand, I'm imagining SpaceX will be pushing hard to get a maiden launch in Q3 or early Q4, and definitely before the end of the year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightside Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 49 minutes ago, TheEpicSquared said: I'd be tremendously surprised if they don't use the month for FH modifications. Considering that it's years behind schedule, and we finally have hardware on the test stand, I'm imagining SpaceX will be pushing hard to get a maiden launch in Q3 or early Q4, and definitely before the end of the year. Maybe they can finally take down the shuttle launch stand. Its pretty tacky, like displaying a trophy you didn't win yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IncongruousGoat Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 2 minutes ago, Nightside said: Maybe they can finally take down the shuttle launch stand. Its pretty tacky, like displaying a trophy you didn't win yourself. Well, the rotating service structure. They're keeping the fixed service structure for when Crew Dragon starts to fly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatastrophicFailure Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 9 minutes ago, Nightside said: Maybe they can finally take down the shuttle launch stand. Its pretty tacky, like displaying a trophy you didn't win yourself. You have any idea how much that would cost? I say leave it there, so long as it's not a problem, save the money for developing other things. Maybe it'll even be useful at some point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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